- The Nikkei Centre is hosting a kimono fashion show on Sunday, April 3. The show highlights the history and culture surrounding the Japanese kimono. There will be Japanese sweets, a kitsuke demonstration, wedding attire, a raffle and a silent auction. The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m., and the fashion show portion is from 3 to 5 p.m. Adults tickets are $20, while children get in for $10. The centre is a t 6688 Southoaks Cres.
- Head to the Shadbolt Centre for Fools for Art, a group show from the lovely folks at the Burnaby Artists’ Guild, on from April 1 to 3. The opening is on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Elena Surayeva is the featured artist. Admission is free. The Shadbolt is at 6540 Deer Lake Ave. The show is on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Stop by the Deer Lake Art Gallery on Saturday, April 2 for an artist talk by Judson Beaumont at 2 p.m. as part of the Luminescence exhibition. Beaumont is an Emily Carr grad who makes whimsical furniture pieces and other sculptures. The gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
- St. Frances de Sales is hosting its spring fling this Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be new and gently used items from various vendors. It’s the perfect chance to hunt for a bargain. The church is at 6656 Balmoral St.
- The Tommy Douglas library branch is hosting a storytime session in American sign language and English on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. A deaf storyteller will bring stories, rhymes and songs for the kids. This isn’t a drop-off child-care event; parents or guardians must stay with their children. The library branch is at 7311 Kingsway. Admission is free. Info: [email protected] or [email protected].
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